ArtsWestchester Appoints Three New Board Members

ArtsWestchester recently appointed three new board members – Tom DeCaro, Alan J. Isenstadt and Eon S. Nichols, each of whom will serve a three-year term.

As President of Benchmark Title Agency LLC. in White Plains, Tom DeCaro brings 40 years of experience to his new role at ArtsWestchester. Throughout his career, DeCaro has shared his talents as an active member of the Business Council of Westchester, the Westchester County Association and many other community organizations that help the county to thrive. He has been a friend and supporter of ArtsWestchester for more than 25 years and his business and political skills will be a valuable asset to the organization.

Alan J. Isenstadt is Senior Vice President, Regional Manager at KeyBank and manages a seven-person team between New York and Philadelphia in the commercial real estate market.His long career in banking includes every facet of real estate financing, such as credit origination and portfolio management.Isenstadt, who is also an expert relationship builder, brings his own professional experience to the organization’s board, but he also brings KeyBank’s longstanding support of ArtsWestchester’s programs that benefit underserved youth and build better communities.

As a partner at Cuddy & Feder, Eon S. Nichols specializes in real estate transactions, financing and commercial lending.His experience in public finance, working with non-profit organizations and for-profit companies, will be an added benefit to ArtsWestchester.Nichols has been recognized with Business Council of Westchester’s “40 Under 40” award as well as Westchester County Bar Association’s “New Lawyers Leadership” award.He is a graduate of Fordham University School of Law and his lifelong love of learning is best summarized in his own words: “I learn so much from my clients and their business when I help them…every day is a school day.”

Tom DeCaro
Alan J. Isenstadt
Eon S. Nichols

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A version of this article first appeared in the November issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.​​

About ArtsWestchester

Founded in 1965, ArtsWestchester is New York State’s largest private not-for-profit arts council. The leading funder and advocate for the arts in Westchester and Rockland Counties, ArtsWestchester works to create an equitable, inclusive, vibrant and sustainable community in which the arts are integral to and integrated into every facet of life. Building on its 60-year legacy, ArtsWestchester advances arts and culture by providing grants, bringing artists into schools and community centers, advocating for the arts, and building audiences through diverse marketing initiatives. ArtsWestchester enriches the lives of everyone in the community and operates a multi-use gallery and home for the arts at 31 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, New York.